Do you like to see wildlife? Would you like to be in the middle of nowhere? Are you self reliant? Then this event is for you! Choose from a 10,20, 40 or 60 mile loop. The 10 mile loop is a beginner guided wilderness double track ride. The 20 and 40 are mix of single and double track trails and the 60 is a mix of gravel,single-track,grass, mud and sand. Piggy's Revenge is scheduled for January 5, 2020. $45 gets you a great adventure, a cool T shirt and a bratwurst hot off the grill.

A cut off will be enforced between the two loops.If you can't get to the check in area by 2:00 pm you will not get the second set of directions.You will have to take a picture at a certain landmark (specified the day of the event)to prove that you did go to the farthest point(phone pic.is fine).The start will be right after the riders meeting at 8:00 AM .We will have sign in starting at 7:15 AM.

The start will be at the Carlton reserve:1800 Mabry Carlton Pkwy, Venice, FL 34292-1837.The only variable now is the weather . the best case scenario is some rain in the day preceding the event.This would create fast trails.Spread the word .Eric

DO this before December 15th to get a t shirt in your size.No shirt after the 15th but you still can sign in.

REGISTRATION CLOSES at 5 pm on January 3 rd. or anytime we reach our field limit.

NEW THIS YEAR: NO Day of Registration will be available.

FIELD LIMIT is 350 so sign up early.

All funds raised will be used for trail building efforts by SCORR

Questions?

Send me an e-mail at piggysrevenge@gmail.com.

Register here

What to expect January 5Th

This is a mostly self-supported off-road ride in South West Florida .There will be one sag stop provided.You will see it twice.The trails will be in and around the wilderness areas in south Sarasota County. The start of the big ass loops will at the parking lot of the Carlton reserve at 1800 Mabry Carlton Pkwy, Venice, FL 34292-1837. Limited support will be provided, you are on your own.

The Epic Endurance Race is 60+ miles long. It will be a mix of double track roads and trails.You will ride gravel, sand, dirt,mud,single-track,grass and pavement.

The 20 and 40 will be mostly singletrack with some double track,gravel,grass.You will have a sag stop at around 10 and 30 miles.The course will be marked with signs and painted arrows.You will be in the middle of a large wilderness area ,we will not come and rescue you.You are on your own,be self reliant.The 10 mile wilderness ride will be a guided introductory no drop ride on gravel and dirt roads.There will be a Sag stop around 5 miles.Expect to see a lot of wild things especially wild boars ,deer and alligators plus all kinds of flying and crawling critters.

Rules of the game.

The #1 rule of the event is: You are responsible for your own welfare.

You are on your own.

You are on your own

The organizers and anyone having anything to do with this race are not responsible for your safety.

Piggy’s revenge is a non-stop self supported solo event.

You must bring with you all the necessary supplies and equipment.

Each rider is considered to be on a private excursion and remains solely responsible for any accidents in which he or she may be involved. No responsibility can be accepted for riders becoming lost or stranded.

If you accept help from anyone beyond that offered by a fellow rider, you will be disqualified.

Prearranged outside support is not allowed.

You must wear a helmet and obey any traffic laws. Use your head and remember you represent the entire cycling community .Don’t be an Ass and respect the land you travel over as well as the people you might meet along the way.

You will be riding on multi use trails, Yield to the other users.

You must stay on the course .If you leave the course for any reason you, must re-enter at your point of exit or you will be disqualified.

No short cuts or alternate routes are permitted. If you get lost backtrack

We are not going to come and bail you out .You are on your own.

Bike choice is up to you! We are allowing mountain bikes, 29rs, cross or road bikes(not recommended ).

The terrain has some sandy areas so keep this in mind. But cross bikes would definitely work. All single speeds must finish and start in the same gear, you can run a flip flop hub but both gears must have the same number of cogs.

Riders will get a course map ,Cue sheet or GPS file.To be determined.

The event will happen regardless of the weather or the tides.

A cell phone might come in handy.Make sure it can hold a charge for the entire ride (no chargers in the woods)

Riders can help other riders with mechanical support.

You will encounter a lot of wild animals; make sure you know how to handle yourself in the presence of wild boars, alligators,deer and snakes .Look before you stand, fire ants can ruin your day. Depending on the amount of rain some of the trails might be under water that means more bugs.

There is limited sag support.

Be ready to experience a side of Florida most never encounter.

There will be a time limit for the event, the park closes at 6 pm.You car has to be out of the parking lot by then or you will be locked in.